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Kros, Defense Contractor
Price tag $0.27

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How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#564 Current Rank
#631 Last Week
#594 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Kros, Defense Contractor.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Kros, Defense Contractor decks.

Patrolling Peacemaker Patrolling Peacemaker
+15% Synergy $4.40
Lulu, Stern Guardian Lulu, Stern Guardian
+12% Synergy $3.33
Sin, Unending Cataclysm Sin, Unending Cataclysm
+11% Synergy $0.67
Protection Magic Protection Magic
+10% Synergy $0.80
Rikku, Resourceful Guardian Rikku, Resourceful Guardian
+9% Synergy $1.60

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Kros, Defense Contractor's abilities and overall game plan.

Nils, Discipline Enforcer Nils, Discipline Enforcer
+81% Synergy $5.10
Generous Patron Generous Patron
+79% Synergy $3.78
Verity Circle Verity Circle
+71% Synergy $0.66
Sheltering Ancient Sheltering Ancient
+71% Synergy $1.90
Skyboon Evangelist Skyboon Evangelist
+67% Synergy $0.24
Forgotten Ancient Forgotten Ancient
+67% Synergy $0.55
Evolution Sage Evolution Sage
+66% Synergy $2.32
Thrummingbird Thrummingbird
+62% Synergy $0.25
Evolutionary Escalation Evolutionary Escalation
+62% Synergy $1.06
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+62% Synergy $0.66

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Kros, Defense Contractor decks.

Requisition Raid Requisition Raid
+59% Synergy $0.51
Hylda of the Icy Crown Hylda of the Icy Crown
+56% Synergy $0.92
Collective Effort Collective Effort
+54% Synergy $0.24
Tolarian Contempt Tolarian Contempt
+53% Synergy $0.05
Grateful Apparition Grateful Apparition
+52% Synergy $0.25
Tezzeret's Gambit Tezzeret's Gambit
+52% Synergy $0.25
Flux Channeler Flux Channeler
+48% Synergy $1.58
Dreamtide Whale Dreamtide Whale
+47% Synergy $4.40
Rishkar, Peema Renegade Rishkar, Peema Renegade
+42% Synergy $0.23
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-9% Synergy $0.80

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-3% Synergy $45.06
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-5% Synergy $34.98
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-6% Synergy $42.63
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-8% Synergy $48.94
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-8% Synergy $48.08
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-10% Synergy $28.27

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Kros, Defense Contractor's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Aven Mimeomancer Aven Mimeomancer
+46% Synergy $0.25
Filigree Vector Filigree Vector
+46% Synergy $17.64
Gluntch, the Bestower Gluntch, the Bestower
+42% Synergy $0.30
Metastatic Evangel Metastatic Evangel
+40% Synergy $0.34
Cankerbloom Cankerbloom
+38% Synergy $0.32
Ms. Bumbleflower Ms. Bumbleflower
+38% Synergy $0.97
Willbreaker Willbreaker
+36% Synergy $1.35
Fathom Mage Fathom Mage
+35% Synergy $0.51
Sharae of Numbing Depths Sharae of Numbing Depths
+35% Synergy $0.12
Incubation Druid Incubation Druid
+34% Synergy $2.52
Ezuri, Stalker of Spheres Ezuri, Stalker of Spheres
+30% Synergy $0.46
Orzhov Advokist Orzhov Advokist
+30% Synergy $0.11
Freestrider Lookout Freestrider Lookout
+28% Synergy $0.31
Sludge Monster Sludge Monster
+26% Synergy $0.42
Experiment Kraj Experiment Kraj
+25% Synergy $0.40
Denry Klin, Editor in Chief Denry Klin, Editor in Chief
+22% Synergy $0.93
Plaxcaster Frogling Plaxcaster Frogling
+21% Synergy $1.03
Obsessive Skinner Obsessive Skinner
+21% Synergy $0.09
Park Heights Maverick Park Heights Maverick
+20% Synergy $0.38
Falco Spara, Pactweaver Falco Spara, Pactweaver
+19% Synergy $4.01
Kami of Whispered Hopes Kami of Whispered Hopes
+17% Synergy $3.73
Cytoplast Manipulator Cytoplast Manipulator
+17% Synergy $5.35
Evolution Witness Evolution Witness
+15% Synergy $0.26
Genestealer Patriarch Genestealer Patriarch
+15% Synergy $0.21
Tekuthal, Inquiry Dominus Tekuthal, Inquiry Dominus
+13% Synergy $3.52
Cathedral Acolyte Cathedral Acolyte
+13% Synergy $0.27
Gyre Sage Gyre Sage
+12% Synergy $3.86
Bristly Bill, Spine Sower Bristly Bill, Spine Sower
+12% Synergy $60.33
Spike Weaver Spike Weaver
+12% Synergy $5.42
Slippery Bogbonder Slippery Bogbonder
+11% Synergy $6.00
Meadowboon Meadowboon
+11% Synergy $0.15
Ornery Tumblewagg Ornery Tumblewagg
+11% Synergy $0.27
Vorel of the Hull Clade Vorel of the Hull Clade
+10% Synergy $0.20
Shield Broker Shield Broker
+10% Synergy $0.13
Danny Pink Danny Pink
+8% Synergy $16.05
Reluctant Role Model Reluctant Role Model
+8% Synergy $0.39
Pollenbright Druid Pollenbright Druid
+8% Synergy $0.12
Tainted Observer Tainted Observer
+8% Synergy $0.16
Azor's Elocutors Azor's Elocutors
+8% Synergy $0.40
Combat Calligrapher Combat Calligrapher
+8% Synergy $3.35
Bloated Contaminator Bloated Contaminator
+7% Synergy $1.26
Windborn Muse Windborn Muse
+6% Synergy $0.34
Arwen, Mortal Queen Arwen, Mortal Queen
+5% Synergy $9.20
Devoted Druid Devoted Druid
+4% Synergy $0.87
Kodama of the West Tree Kodama of the West Tree
+4% Synergy $16.55
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
+3% Synergy $1.33
Selvala, Explorer Returned Selvala, Explorer Returned
-1% Synergy $0.15
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-2% Synergy $42.20
Noble Hierarch Noble Hierarch
-5% Synergy $8.37
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-11% Synergy $9.23

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Kros, Defense Contractor safe.

Experimental Augury Experimental Augury
+39% Synergy $0.17
Brokers Confluence Brokers Confluence
+31% Synergy $1.09
Unbounded Potential Unbounded Potential
+28% Synergy $0.12
Ripples of Potential Ripples of Potential
+23% Synergy $4.33
Contractual Safeguard Contractual Safeguard
+23% Synergy $2.24
Reins of Power Reins of Power
+21% Synergy $1.79
Mutational Advantage Mutational Advantage
+17% Synergy $4.90
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+14% Synergy $0.84
Vastwood Fortification Vastwood Thicket Vastwood Fortification
+13% Synergy $0.11
Inspiring Call Inspiring Call
+11% Synergy $0.18
Brokers Charm Brokers Charm
+11% Synergy $0.15
Quandrix Command Quandrix Command
+11% Synergy $0.17
Immortal Obligation Immortal Obligation
+11% Synergy $0.16
Aetherize Aetherize
+10% Synergy $0.29
Boon of Safety Boon of Safety
+10% Synergy $0.13
Serum Snare Serum Snare
+9% Synergy $0.17
Slip Out the Back Slip Out the Back
+8% Synergy $2.25
Prologue to Phyresis Prologue to Phyresis
+8% Synergy $0.26
Steady Progress Steady Progress
+8% Synergy $0.21
Reap What Is Sown Reap What Is Sown
+8% Synergy $0.07
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+7% Synergy $1.75
Reject Imperfection Reject Imperfection
+7% Synergy $0.16
Settle the Wreckage Settle the Wreckage
+6% Synergy $2.58
Dromoka's Command Dromoka's Command
+6% Synergy $0.22
Endless Detour Endless Detour
+5% Synergy $0.12
Gift of the Viper Gift of the Viper
+5% Synergy $0.18
Beast Within Beast Within
+4% Synergy $0.59
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+3% Synergy $2.22
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+2% Synergy $1.46
Bant Charm Bant Charm
+2% Synergy $0.22
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+2% Synergy $7.64
Perch Protection Perch Protection
0% Synergy $7.79
Counterspell Counterspell
-1% Synergy $1.65
Long River's Pull Long River's Pull
-1% Synergy $0.24
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-1% Synergy $0.31
Negate Negate
-2% Synergy $0.24
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
-2% Synergy $0.29
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-3% Synergy $6.35
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-4% Synergy $1.27
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-4% Synergy $42.96
Swan Song Swan Song
-8% Synergy $6.09
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-10% Synergy $11.10

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Kros, Defense Contractor's game plan and control the board.

Promise of Loyalty Promise of Loyalty
+38% Synergy $0.23
Regna's Sanction Regna's Sanction
+30% Synergy $0.41
Unnatural Restoration Unnatural Restoration
+28% Synergy $0.55
Contentious Plan Contentious Plan
+21% Synergy $0.50
Thrive Thrive
+21% Synergy $0.03
Split Up Split Up
+20% Synergy $2.00
Borrowing 100,000 Arrows Borrowing 100,000 Arrows
+20% Synergy $0.31
Don't Move Don't Move
+12% Synergy $6.59
Thirsting Roots Thirsting Roots
+11% Synergy $0.26
The Crowd Goes Wild The Crowd Goes Wild
+11% Synergy $0.15
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+10% Synergy $0.43
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+9% Synergy $0.28
Theft of Dreams Theft of Dreams
+8% Synergy $0.29
Farseek Farseek
+7% Synergy $0.45
Tempt with Discovery Tempt with Discovery
+7% Synergy $2.56
Courage in Crisis Courage in Crisis
+6% Synergy $0.09
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+5% Synergy $1.41
Expand the Sphere Expand the Sphere
+5% Synergy $0.12
Council's Judgment Council's Judgment
+4% Synergy $0.26
Cultivate Cultivate
+3% Synergy $0.34
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+3% Synergy $0.32
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+2% Synergy $1.91
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+2% Synergy $2.01
Three Visits Three Visits
+1% Synergy $6.32
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
0% Synergy $1.69
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
0% Synergy $5.84
Farewell Farewell
-1% Synergy $4.30
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
-1% Synergy $1.71
Austere Command Austere Command
-1% Synergy $0.44
Damning Verdict Damning Verdict
-2% Synergy $9.99
Tempt with Bunnies Tempt with Bunnies
-2% Synergy $2.23

Utility Artifacts

Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.

Contagion Clasp Contagion Clasp
+35% Synergy $0.35
Contagion Engine Contagion Engine
+22% Synergy $4.51
Magnetic Web Magnetic Web
+16% Synergy $0.85
Power Conduit Power Conduit
+14% Synergy $11.44
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+10% Synergy $1.30
Hylda's Crown of Winter Hylda's Crown of Winter
+10% Synergy $0.23
Agent's Toolkit Agent's Toolkit
+8% Synergy $9.18
Blitzball Stadium Blitzball Stadium
+6% Synergy $0.18
Explorer's Cache Explorer's Cache
+6% Synergy $0.05
Bloodthirsty Blade Bloodthirsty Blade
+6% Synergy $0.17
Insight Engine Insight Engine
+5% Synergy $1.40
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+3% Synergy $41.21
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-4% Synergy $4.45

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Kros, Defense Contractor's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Together Forever Together Forever
+41% Synergy $0.21
Propaganda Propaganda
+31% Synergy $2.01
Solitary Sanctuary Solitary Sanctuary
+31% Synergy $0.12
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+28% Synergy $3.99
Brokers Ascendancy Brokers Ascendancy
+28% Synergy $1.59
Inexorable Tide Inexorable Tide
+28% Synergy $3.61
Court of Garenbrig Court of Garenbrig
+27% Synergy $10.26
Duelist's Heritage Duelist's Heritage
+26% Synergy $0.98
Noble Heritage Noble Heritage
+19% Synergy $0.22
Resourceful Defense Resourceful Defense
+13% Synergy $0.44
Retreat to Kazandu Retreat to Kazandu
+12% Synergy $0.54
Dismiss into Dream Dismiss into Dream
+11% Synergy $0.80
Curse of Verbosity Curse of Verbosity
+10% Synergy $0.63
Tenuous Truce Tenuous Truce
+9% Synergy $0.40
Family's Favor Family's Favor
+9% Synergy $1.00
Norn's Decree Norn's Decree
+8% Synergy $5.15
Curse of Predation Curse of Predation
+6% Synergy $0.28
Public Enemy Public Enemy
+6% Synergy $0.11
Simic Ascendancy Simic Ascendancy
+4% Synergy $0.39
Rites of Flourishing Rites of Flourishing
+2% Synergy $0.62
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+2% Synergy $26.40
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
0% Synergy $2.67
Innkeeper's Talent Innkeeper's Talent
-1% Synergy $12.35
Communal Brewing Communal Brewing
-1% Synergy $0.60
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-5% Synergy $8.34
Hardened Scales Hardened Scales
-7% Synergy $1.93

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Kros, Defense Contractor to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Jiang Yanggu, Wildcrafter Jiang Yanggu, Wildcrafter
+16% Synergy $0.15
Ajani, Adversary of Tyrants Ajani, Adversary of Tyrants
+13% Synergy $1.41
Tamiyo, Field Researcher Tamiyo, Field Researcher
+11% Synergy $1.07
Ajani, Sleeper Agent Ajani, Sleeper Agent
+11% Synergy $1.19
Elspeth Resplendent Elspeth Resplendent
+8% Synergy $3.72
Basri Ket Basri Ket
+6% Synergy $1.35
Ajani, Caller of the Pride Ajani, Caller of the Pride
+6% Synergy $0.45
The Wandering Emperor The Wandering Emperor
+5% Synergy $3.83

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

Nesting Grounds Nesting Grounds
+52% Synergy $0.24
Llanowar Reborn Llanowar Reborn
+33% Synergy $0.13
Novijen, Heart of Progress Novijen, Heart of Progress
+26% Synergy $0.43
Gavony Township Gavony Township
+23% Synergy $4.06
Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
+14% Synergy $2.02
Arcane Lighthouse Arcane Lighthouse
+10% Synergy $7.23
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+6% Synergy $7.01
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
+5% Synergy $0.90
Diamond City Diamond City
+5% Synergy $1.24
Forge of Heroes Forge of Heroes
+4% Synergy $0.37
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-3% Synergy $0.27
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-4% Synergy $9.35
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-5% Synergy $29.31
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-5% Synergy $19.28
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-8% Synergy $1.98

Mana Artifacts

Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.

Bounty Board Bounty Board
+42% Synergy $0.57
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+33% Synergy $0.19
Astral Cornucopia Astral Cornucopia
+15% Synergy $0.27
Replicating Ring Replicating Ring
+14% Synergy $1.22
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+8% Synergy $0.29
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+7% Synergy $1.12
Staff of Compleation Staff of Compleation
+7% Synergy $2.23
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+6% Synergy $0.51
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+1% Synergy $0.16
Selesnya Signet Selesnya Signet
0% Synergy $0.35
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-1% Synergy $1.07
Simic Signet Simic Signet
-1% Synergy $0.24
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
-2% Synergy $0.21
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
-2% Synergy $0.30
Talisman of Unity Talisman of Unity
-2% Synergy $0.50
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
-2% Synergy $2.17
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-3% Synergy $0.38
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-8% Synergy $1.33

Lands

The mana base foundation for Kros, Defense Contractor decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Brokers Hideout Brokers Hideout
+25% Synergy $0.47
Fortified Village Fortified Village
+13% Synergy $0.21
Vastwood Fortification Vastwood Thicket Vastwood Fortification
+13% Synergy $0.11
Port Town Port Town
+12% Synergy $0.17
Seaside Citadel Seaside Citadel
+11% Synergy $0.35
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+8% Synergy $0.45
Spara's Headquarters Spara's Headquarters
+7% Synergy $10.95
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+7% Synergy $9.92
Tranquil Landscape Tranquil Landscape
+7% Synergy $0.14
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
+6% Synergy $0.18
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
+6% Synergy $4.57
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
+6% Synergy $9.48
Plains Plains
+5% Synergy $0.05
Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
+5% Synergy $0.22
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+5% Synergy $0.11
Forest Forest
+4% Synergy $6.00
Island Island
+4% Synergy $0.05
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
+4% Synergy $1.21
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
+4% Synergy $0.33
Hushwood Verge Hushwood Verge
+4% Synergy $5.70
Bant Panorama Bant Panorama
+4% Synergy $0.28
Overgrown Farmland Overgrown Farmland
+3% Synergy $1.99
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
+3% Synergy $0.30
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
+3% Synergy $8.46
Sungrass Prairie Sungrass Prairie
+2% Synergy $0.18
Command Tower Command Tower
+1% Synergy $0.22
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+1% Synergy $2.62
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
0% Synergy $0.18
Lush Portico Lush Portico
0% Synergy $8.29
Hedge Maze Hedge Maze
-2% Synergy $12.16
Temple Garden Temple Garden
-3% Synergy $12.69
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
-3% Synergy $0.29
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-4% Synergy $11.67
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
-4% Synergy $8.57
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-4% Synergy $0.23
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-4% Synergy $0.18
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-4% Synergy $0.27
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-4% Synergy $0.28
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
-4% Synergy $0.23
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
-4% Synergy $0.20
Selesnya Sanctuary Selesnya Sanctuary
-4% Synergy $0.18
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
-5% Synergy $0.33
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-6% Synergy $0.19
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
-6% Synergy $0.45
Temple of Plenty Temple of Plenty
-6% Synergy $0.15
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-7% Synergy $13.72
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-7% Synergy $25.51
Brushland Brushland
-7% Synergy $1.32
Sunpetal Grove Sunpetal Grove
-8% Synergy $0.98
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-8% Synergy $9.47

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